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Form -5 7118191 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: July 26, 2022 STAFF CONTACT: Keone Thompson PHONE: 961-8013 A. REQUEST: The Department of Public Works Engineering Division requests a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with PATH People for Active Transportation Hawai'i (PATH), to provide TAP grant funds in the amount of$907,500. To expedite the ability to enter into an agreement, we request to waive the Finance Committee meeting and be placed on the August 17, 2022 Council meeting agenda. B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED: FHWA approved and issued Transportation Alternative Program (TAP)funds to the County of Hawai'i Department of Public Works, TAP-0100(086), Expansion of Hawai'i Island Bikeshare Project. This project will be managed by the PATH People for Active Transportation Hawai'i (PATH), an organization that has been an advocate for multi-modal transportation and the development of interconnected bike lanes, trails, and sidewalks to provide a healthy and green alternative to automobile use. Bikeshare as a multi- modal tool is attractive, safe, comfortable, convenient, accessible, and environmentally friendly. The County's initial pilot project was launched in 2016 creating 3 stations in Kona, then expanded in 2019 creating an additional 4 stations in Kailua-Kona and 4 stations in Hilo. The project will again expand to add another 15 stations islandwide. We previously requested this authorization on Reso 410-22 however recently learned that the non-profit executed a Name Change with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. SIGNED: DATE: JUL Department Head